City:IthacaState/Prov.:NYOccupation:Retired June 1, 2012 --49 years Marital Status:MarriedNo. of Children:1What elementary school(s) did you attend?:Kennedy's Corners, one room school house then 4th grade West Hill SchoolWhat Junior high school did you attend?:Boynton Junior HighDid you attend ninth grade at Boynton or IHS?:BoyntonWhat have you been doing for the past 50 years?:After IHS I graduated from CCBI in Syracuse... In December 1976, was invited by Jack Bangs (Class of 1963) to the White House to help decorate the Christmas tree during the President Ford era. The tree was trimmed with hand made ornaments from every state and Ithaca was represented at the top of the tree with Forsythia made by Jack's godchildren at Immaculate Conception School in Ithaca. We did meet the President and Mrs. Ford.,.
I have worked at Dr. Baker's orthodontic practice for 49 years and just retired June 1, 2012... I married Sam Bonanni(Class of 1963) in June 1974. We left Ithaca for two years and moved to Las Vegas and there I continued working in my career. Then back to Ithaca in 1980 and have our home on South Hill... We have done some traveling to Florida, Texas, Delaware, Curacao, Aruba, St. Thomas Mexico and Italy.
Our daughter Alison, was born June 1984. She has kept us busy over the last 25 years with all her activities and sports, especially Lacrosse, where she played at Ithaca High School (Class of 2002) and Cazenovia College (2006)... She worked in the fashion industry in New York City and now is teaching at a private school in California. She lives in Malibu. Alison getting married June 30, 2012 to Jason Clark and will stay in Malibu.
Sam retired from the Cornell Campus Book Store where he purchased Cornell clothing and anything else with Cornell printed on it for 26 years....
I have continued to work, but am slowly cutting the number of hours that I work. I enjoy knitting in the winter and my backyard with the in ground pool and my gardens in the summer...

From Joanne:Wow...almost 50 years from Ithaca High School, can't wait to have a fun-filled reunion. Hope to see everyone in 2011. Send Joanne a Message

BevFrench (Bray)

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Birthday:June 14, 1943City:Blue SpringsState/Prov.:MOOccupation:RetiredMarital Status:DivorcedNo. of Children:1What elementary school(s) did you attend?:CentralWhat Junior high school did you attend?:BoyntonDid you attend ninth grade at Boynton or IHS?:IHSWhat have you been doing for the past 50 years?:I graduated from SUNY at Alfred in '63. After that I ventured to California where I met my husband. We married and moved to his home town of Kansas City, Mo. After our daughter was born in '67 I became a stay-at-home wife. Divorced after 26 years. I worked as a travel agent for about 15 years but am now retired. I have a "significant other" and we enjoy lots of golf together as well as travel. I will be in Ithaca for a family reunion and will attend Friday night's event. Look forward to seeing everyone.

From Bev:

I have one married daughter who has two beautiful girls ages 10 and 8. They live in a nearby suburb and I enjoy spending lots of time with them.

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JoanBartholomew (Brecht)

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Birthday:June 29, 1943City:IthacaState/Prov.:NYOccupation:Teacher's AidMarital Status:SeparatedNo. of Children:3What elementary school(s) did you attend?:Fall CreekWhat Junior high school did you attend?:BoyntonDid you attend ninth grade at Boynton or IHS?:IHSWhat have you been doing for the past 50 years?:Ive been working. I've also been spending time with my family and friends. I am involved in my church and bible studies. I also have had some health problems.

From Joan:My hobbies are Antiques and I collect Tea Services. I also enjoy crafts.

From Susan:Both my husband and myself retired from General Electric a couple of years ago and now keep busy with camping and our rescue dogs.Send Susan a Message

AlanBrown

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Birthday:August 25, 1943City:CedaredgeState/Prov.:COOccupation:Retired from USGSMarital Status:Single AgainWhat elementary school(s) did you attend?:West HillWhat Junior high school did you attend?:BoyntonDid you attend ninth grade at Boynton or IHS?:BoyntonWhat have you been doing for the past 50 years?:Joined the Navy right after IHS. Upon return to Ithaca I began a career with US Geological Survey in water resources. Stayed with USGS for 37 years retiring in 2004. Transfered many times: NY, CA, NY, SC and finally Kentucky.

Married Nancy Schmitt, IHS 1970, in 1981. We had two children Kelly and Kevin. Divorced in 2000. Now have two grandchildren.

Upon retirement I hit the road in a full-time RV lifestyle. I really enjoy the travel as it allows me a constant change of scenery, weather and neighbors. I enjoy adventure travel, mountain biking, canoeing, photography and good beer.

From Alan:Looking forward to the Class of 61 reunion. It will be my first time back in New York in about 17 years. Thanks to all who have worked so hard to get the reunion in order.

Update 2012: in the process of moving to Colorado, new address listed above. Still traveling full time until I find a home. After eight years living on the road I am finally ready to settle down, though it's pretty scary taking on a mortgage at my age. Send Alan a Message

brucebrown

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Birthday:May 22, 1942City:MatravilleState/Prov.:New South WalesOccupation:retired[Hotel Management]Marital Status:MarriedNo. of Children:1What elementary school(s) did you attend?:Ithaca Public SchoolsWhat Junior high school did you attend?:IthacaDid you attend ninth grade at Boynton or IHS?:BoyntonWhat have you been doing for the past 50 years?:Hotel Management in Australia

From bruce:

I graduated in 60/61 and after graduation I joined the US Air Force where I spent 6 years. After the Air Force, I returned to Ithaca where I attended Cornell's Hotel School. After that I worked in local restrauants, and in 1970 my wife's family imagrated to Australia so we packed up and joined them in Sydney. I have worked here till my retirement in 2010.

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Bud (Ludlow)Brown

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Birthday:February 19, 1943City:ErieState/Prov.:PAOccupation:Professor of philosophyMarital Status:MarriedNo. of Children:2What elementary school(s) did you attend?:Cayuga HeightsWhat Junior high school did you attend?:BoyntonDid you attend ninth grade at Boynton or IHS?:Boynton (I think)What have you been doing for the past 50 years?:I attended Cornell, graduating with a BA in philosophy in 1965. Stayed to do electronics tech stuff (on the then- new cyclotron) and play keyboard in a band. Draft warning/enlisted in 1967. Officer Candidate School, commissioned 1967. Vietnam 1968-69. Grad school SUNY Buffalo 1970-75. Married to wife of 40 years, Candy, 1970. Ph.D. 1975, started at Mercyhurst College (Erie, PA)1974. Still here and loving it! Two fabulous daughters. Current research interests: ethical issues in android science/human-robot interactions. Hobbies: skiing, golf, climbing, biking, watching great women's hockey. Reading: Sarah Blaffer Hrdy, Jared Diamond, Best European Short Fiction 2010, Roberto Bolano.

From Bud (Ludlow):Great web site! And what fabulous stories youth has left behind! I am in awe of you all and anticipate with relish our 5oth. Thanks to George, Margie, Loulie, John, Bob, Ted, Mary and everyone else to whom we owe the huge success of our blossoming web presense and impending reunion. Be well!Send Bud (Ludlow) a Message

LouiseSammons (Brown)

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Birthday:July 02, 1943City:WebsterState/Prov.:NYOccupation:Support SpecialistMarital Status:MarriedNo. of Children:2What elementary school(s) did you attend?:South HillWhat Junior high school did you attend?:Boynton Jr. HighDid you attend ninth grade at Boynton or IHS?:BoyntonWhat have you been doing for the past 50 years?:I have been raising my family. I have also been doing volunteer work, traveling, and working at a day habilitation program for multi-handicapped adults.

I am just enjoying life with my husband of 45 years and my childeren.

From Louise:My interests and hobbies are Gardening, Reading, and Traveling.

DavidBrowne

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Birthday:February 12, 1943City:NovatoState/Prov.:CAOccupation:PsychiatristWebsite:davidabrownemd.comMarital Status:Committed RelationshipNo. of Children:2What elementary school(s) did you attend?:Belle ShermanWhat Junior high school did you attend?:BoyntonDid you attend ninth grade at Boynton or IHS?:BoyntonWhat have you been doing for the past 50 years?:I thought that was the box above! While at Boynton, Paul Wolfowitz, Tom Rawski, Peter Storandt and I drove our bikes around Cayuga Lake. An attempt to break a time record of another group ended in disaster for me when I wrecked my bike half way around. About 4 years ago, I was driving along the lake to visit my mother and I was struck by it's beauty. I asked the originals if they wanted to repeat the trip which Paul and I did on a beautiful summer day (actually one and 1/4 days.

From David:After attending Cornell and Cornell Medical School I moved to California for a psychiatric residency in San Francisco. There were 2 years in the Army (Berry Plan) and since have been practicing psychiatry, mostly in Novato,California since 1976. I married Leslie Miller (IHS class 1965) and after several years began a relationship with Joy Fillman. We have 2 lovely children: Caitlin, a Brown graduate and Fulbright scholar and Jesse, who is very popular for his computer skills with a computer game company.Send David a Message